Wed, September 18, 2024

SASSY LAD (8) impressed last time with a 3.5 lengths win at Penn National (Dirt) over this journey. Has been in strong form this campaign, registering four wins. Best form puts him right in this. HE'S IN CHARGE (4) was well in commission last start over 1m1/4f at this track (Dirt) when second, beaten 2 lengths. Distance specialist with five wins and 11 minor placings from 22 runs and looks a top chance. ISLAND D'LITE (5) has been racing in great heart with three top-three finishes on end, the latest a second over 4f at Timonium (Dirt) when he was prominent throughout. Has the class to produce another positive result. GEAUX YOSHKA (2) finished third over 6f at this track (Dirt) last time out following a determined win two runs back. Form here at the trip is sound with two wins and a minor placing from four runs. Deserves respect on best figures.